What can you do in 3 months?

mattnday
mattnday Posts: 9
edited September 20 in Success Stories
I have lost 46 pounds

My blood pressure has dropped 15-20 points from a pre hypertension classification to a normal classification

My energy level is at an all time high and I am not finding it difficult to get up and exercise every morning at 6AM.

My fitness has increased from struggling to get in 2.25 to 2.5 miles in 30 minutes to today having ran a 10k on the treadmill in under 60 minutes. I am most proud of this as I am 6'2" with a large frame that is not built for running.

I have gained muscle in all of my core and my spare tire is well with in reach of being gone.

I still have a couple more months and 20-30 pounds to go but this is starting to get to be fun instead of a chore.

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  • joymomof7
    joymomof7 Posts: 14
    Yeah for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:happy:
  • lucky1ns
    lucky1ns Posts: 358 Member
    You lost 46 pounds in 3 months?

    Wow, thats awesome.

    I lost 16.
  • jlewis2896
    jlewis2896 Posts: 763 Member
    Oh, I love love love love it!
  • KateDonnelly
    KateDonnelly Posts: 53
    That's awesome. Inspiration for me when I feel like it's an uphill battle.
  • jewelinvic
    jewelinvic Posts: 332
    :drinker: That is fantastic! Thank you for posting that. You are motivation and inspiration all rolled into one
  • mattnday
    mattnday Posts: 9
    I love it to - especially since work has been crazy (30+ nights in a hotel eating in nothing but restraunts) - I have not starved myself (I am averaging over 1900 calories a day) - and most importantly my dedication to the treadmill has not waned and I am finding time to exercise at least 6 times a week.

    I have to admit I am almost giddy today as 225 is a major milestone for me and a far cry from the 275 i was at XMAS last year.
  • emarcia28
    emarcia28 Posts: 140 Member
    amazing!! hard work and dedication defiantly does pay of!!
  • Alysgrma
    Alysgrma Posts: 365 Member
    This is AWESOME!!! Thank you for motivation and inspiration to keep me going...I have a long ways to go yet but I am up to the
    challenge
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    Wow, congrats!! In 3 months exactly, I've lost 16 lbs. and I have far more energy than I did when I started. As far as measurements, I only got measured two months in but the total of inches I've lost all over is 8 1/2. My double chin is gone...my love handles are almost completely gone. I'm fitting into clothes that I was telling myself I fit into and clothes before that I told myself I'd never fit into (Medium workout shirts and stretchy skirts? Hello! I haven't been a medium in 6 years!!!)... I used to be able to eat 2 scrambled eggs full of chicken, cheese, peppers and onions, PLUS toast, PLUS bacon, PLUS whatever else I could find. YOGURT. Now I eat 2 eggs with peppers and onions, maybe tomatos, some fruit, and I'm good!

    You mention how far you can run on the treadmill now... my endurance has SKYROCKETED!! When I first started doing intervals, I would last maybe 30 seconds running... I had to force myself to get a quarter of a mile at 5.0mph. Last night, I focused on my breathing and I went up to 5.5mph and ran a quarter of a mile and felt like I could go forever!! :happy:

    I can run up 2 flights of stairs with my dog and not think to myself "He's gonna beat me again"... I can almost beat him!!!

    I go to the gym in my tightest work out clothes, check myself out in the mirror and think, "I look GOOD"... when 3 months ago, I would check myself out and think, "That has to go...that should be smaller... GOD, how'd I let myself go so easily?"
  • lucky1ns
    lucky1ns Posts: 358 Member
    amazing!! hard work and dedication defiantly does pay of!!

    Our stats are almost indentical.
  • LisaZaugg1976
    LisaZaugg1976 Posts: 1,144 Member
    that is great WTG!!!
  • Nanalmw
    Nanalmw Posts: 15
    Thank you sooo very much for posting!! Way to go and good job for you!

    I also have been taken off my high blood pressure meds and I have lost 31 pounds since December 20, 2009. I didn't join MF until later, but all total I FEEL great!! I have lost a total of 16 inches and ran my 1st 10k (well most of it)!

    Thanks again for the inspiration that you have given! :wink:
  • kawade80
    kawade80 Posts: 44
    Great job.
  • twojurfin
    twojurfin Posts: 75 Member
    Good for you, hopefully I 'll be there in 3 months, too!
  • washingtonn
    washingtonn Posts: 13
    Thats awesome, in three months? Now I know I can take off these 15 before the end of June.
  • CrazyAdventures
    CrazyAdventures Posts: 44 Member
    Fanfreakintastic!
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    Keep in mind, ladies, men seem to lose weight easier!!
  • oliveoil7979
    oliveoil7979 Posts: 112
    Good for you!! Quite an accomplishment
  • SewRue
    SewRue Posts: 74 Member
    WAY TO GO!! That's amazing. I've lost 8.5 lbs in less then two. But the better news is the 3.5 inches that fell off my waste! Another 3 from my hips! It's amazing that those inches just vanish. Although we know it's hard work; the result is so rewarding. Pants that are so loose they might as well be comfy pants. I've counted every calorie and nowadays food really doesn't have the same effect. Naturally I fit chocolate in my day but I bring healthy good food to work instead of cruising the vending machine. Such a rewarding experience this has been. Good job everyone!
  • ccgisme
    ccgisme Posts: 239 Member
    That's quite an accomplishment and, personally, it gives me a lot of hope. I started off about a month ago a bit above where you did - 282. I've lost 14 pounds and already feel better. It's taken me a while to make the transition to healthy eating - it's a journey after all! - but I'm feeling really good this past week.


    Keep up the good work!
  • mpdpratima
    mpdpratima Posts: 42 Member
    Thanks for sharing. I need to hear this.
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    holy freakin crap! I have lost 1/3 of that amount in 3x the amount of time. YOU TOTALLY KICK MAJOR BUTT!
    way to go!

    very inspiring!
  • skiv
    skiv Posts: 10
    Way to go! I am right with you. I Have lost 44 pounds in 2 months and a week so shooting for 50 by end of April. But you are right I have more energy, sleeping better, and I am starting to enjoy my nightly workouts and such. Keep up the great work. Don
  • sallerina
    sallerina Posts: 3
    THAT'S AMAZING!!! Well done you!

    I'm new this week to MFP and it's soooo good! I've lost 2lbs since Monday and it's only Thursday :)

    I've lost a stone within the last year from just trying to reel in the snacks (I have a major sweet tooth and love crisps!!!), I also started horse riding lessons in August which has definitely toned up my legs/bum/tum and I LOVE IT! It's great exercise and I burn around 500 calories in my one hour lessons.

    I've also started jogging 3 times a week over the past 6 weeks or so. I found it absolutely exhausting at first, could only run a hundred metres or so without struggling to breathe, but I can now run about 1/3 of a mile before I need to catch my breath, and run 1.5 miles at a time altogether :) (with a few "catch my breath" breaks!), but I do have mild asthma that adds to the difficulty breathing.

    I'm now 10lbs off being the recommended weight for my height....and I have a beach holiday with my boyfriend (our first hol together) on May 24th.......so about 6.5 weeks away! And I'd LOVE to lose those last 10lbs before I go away so I can wear a bikini with confidence (I'm usually the one with 5 layers wrapped around me and running into the sea before anyone sees me!). I'm hoping MFP will help me get there :) it seems to be working so far, as I'd hit a bit of a wall.

    I definitely feel a lot more energetic and motivated and looking forward to my holiday :)
  • jschneider360
    jschneider360 Posts: 8
    In 3 months I have lost 35 lbs and got off both blood pressure meds and cholesterol meds. I am 2 sizes down in my close 3 links out of my watch, and I had to get -3/4" off of my wedding ring as it was just falling off everytime I put it on. My energy levels have increased though I still cant get up in the morning to workout..but thats just because I hate mornings. I am back to my athletic build and am able to run like I use to. Other benefits include being able to tie my shoes without gasping for breath, I can get out of my car without rocking back and forth a 3 or 4 times..haha. Its really amazing that if you ACTUALLY dedicate yourself and be faithful to the program how much you can lose. I and many other people on this site I'm sure can testify to that! Awesome job! Now for me I just entered tone up and maintain stage of this program..Lets do it! :glasses:
  • mommamills
    mommamills Posts: 437
    wow!!! that's FANTASTIC!!! Keep up the good work and thanks for the encouragement!! Sometimes when you don't see results overnight (like I'm sure everyone would love to) you just feel like it's never going to happen.....keep on truckin'!:wink:
  • jschneider360
    jschneider360 Posts: 8
    "Keep in mind, ladies, men seem to lose weight easier!!"

    This is one of my favorite quotes of all time because I am a man. I am in a competition with only ladies and in 3 months another GIRL has lost 43 lbs. Thats more than I have lost in 3 months at 35 lbs. Men are definately built different but the girl I'm in competition with is proof thats its not just men that lose quicker its anybody that is dedicated and gets rid of the excuses. Yes I'm a guy, yes I lost 35 lbs in 3 months and Yes I worked HARD to achieve these goals so the whole men lose it easier theory that women always throw in our face is thrown out the window in my book. I'm not hating on anybody by no means I love when I hear this because it inspires me to push even harder.

    In order to succeed, you have to be better than your used to be!
  • DizzieLittleLifter
    DizzieLittleLifter Posts: 1,020 Member
    That's fantastic! AWESOME! I like that you a proud of your health and have found a new love for exercise. It's not all about a hot body. (one heck of a perk) Your doing a great job!:flowerforyou:
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